Being Julia (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Being Julia is a 2004 comedy drama directed by István Szabó, starring Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon and Annette Bening. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $14.3 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- István Szabó
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Being Julia About?
The premise of Being Julia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As a celebrated stage actress, Julia Lambert finds her passion fading alongside her fame. A young and charming actor enters her life, but their affair proves to be a calculated move. He and his actress girlfriend are using Julia's reputation to advance their own careers. Forced to confront this betrayal, Julia unexpectedly forms a connection with a former rival, leading to a satisfying and dramatic confrontation.
Being Julia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay character
- open marriage
- infidelity
- older woman younger man relationship
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- older woman younger man sex
- backstage drama
- love
- romantic comedy
- revenge
- actress
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- marriage
- social climber
- mentor
- diva
- 1930s
- west end london
- exercise bicycle
- reference to william shakespeare
- maid
- man and woman in a bed
- opera glasses
- art museum
- reference to cleopatra
- quote from hamlet
- calisthenics
- reference to charles dickens
- rowing machine
- swing
- standing ovation
- reference to queen elizabeth ii
- slapped in the face
- theater manager
- acting coach
- reference to adolf hitler
- aspiring actress
- shakespearean quotation
- reference to neville chamberlain
- year 1938
- british royalty
- exercising
- cow
- river
- veterinarian
- cold cream
- taxi
- doctor
- pianist
- piano
Being Julia Cast
Jeremy Irons leads the cast, with Michael Gambon and Annette Bening. Directed by István Szabó.
- Director István Szabó
More from István Szabó
More films directed by István Szabó, best-rated first: Sunshine, Taking Sides, Final Report and Rokonok.
Being Julia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Being Julia 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 76% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 65% User score
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Being Julia Plot Summary
What happens in Being Julia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1938 London, the once-celebrated theater actress, Julia Lambert, finds herself grappling with the challenges of fading stardom as she approaches middle age. Her desire for a refreshing change prompts her to discuss with her husband, Michael Gosselyn, who is the stage director, along with his financial supporter, Dolly de Vries, the possibility of halting her current production to embark on a journey abroad. However, they convince her to stick with the play through the summer. Throughout this tumultuous period, the spirit of her mentor, Jimmie Langton, lingers in her thoughts, reminding her of the glories of her past.
Full summary
The whole story of Being Julia, scene by scene
Being Julia Box Office
Being Julia grossed $14.3 million worldwide. $7.7 million came from the US and Canada and $6.6 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.3M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
- International
- $6.6M
Being Julia Awards & Nominations
Being Julia won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2005, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2005 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Annette Bening
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Annette Bening
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Annette Bening
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Oscars 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Annette Bening
Being Julia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Being Julia.
How Well Do You Know Being Julia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Being Julia Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Csodálatos Júlia” and “Adorable Julia”.
- Also known as
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- Csodálatos Júlia
- Adorable Julia
- Adorável Júlia
- La diva Julia - Being Julia
- Conociendo a Julia
- Božská Julie
- Театр
- As Paixões de Júlia
- להיות ג'וליה
- Η Τελευταία Λέξη της Τζούλια
- Да бъдеш Джулия
- 成为朱莉娅
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- 빙 줄리아
- 華麗なる恋の舞台で
- Julia, იყო ჯულია
- 縱情天后
- Бути Джулією
- Coneixent la Júlia
- Julia Olmak
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Movies Like Being Julia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Julia Misbehaves, Adorable Julia and Julia.
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Being Julia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Being Julia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Being Julia?
Being Julia runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Being Julia released?
Being Julia was released on October 15, 2004.
Who directed Being Julia?
Being Julia was directed by István Szabó.
More films by István Szabó Who is in the cast of Being Julia?
Being Julia stars Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon and Annette Bening.
How much did Being Julia make at the box office?
Being Julia grossed $14.3 million worldwide ($7.7 million domestic, $6.6 million international).
How is Being Julia rated?
Being Julia has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Being Julia win?
Being Julia won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 2005.
Does Being Julia have a post-credit scene?
No. Being Julia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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